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Y283 UOA

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,751 mi
Last recorded119,751 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 UOA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 119,751 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 112,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 104,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 104,739 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 97,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 97,663 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2013 89,568 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,863 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 69,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre have a slight cut

Fail 21 May 2011 69,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre have a slight cut

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,735 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,808 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,330 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 45,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 37,609 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 28,035 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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Y283 UOA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,232 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y283 UOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y283 UOA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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